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1914
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2016
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Bernice Gump Obituary
A funeral will take place at 11 a.m. Friday, April 8, 2016, at Pleasant Hill Missionary Church in Bronson, with Pastor Paul Metzger of Jamestown Church and Dwight Metzger officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at Dutcher-Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson, and again from 10 a.m. until service time on Friday, April 8.
Bernice was born March 21, 1914, to the Rev. Harvey and Anna (McAfee) Metzger in Bronson. She lived either in Springfield, Ohio, or Bronson her entire life.
On Dec. 16, 1931, Bernice married the love of her life, Clarence Gump, in West Milton, Ohio. They moved to Bronson in 1933. He preceded her in death Oct. 2, 1995.
Bernice was a loving wife, mother and grandma. She enjoyed being at her home, where she was a fabulous cook. Bernice was known by "Mom" by many, as she fed many of the kids' friends. She had a soft spot for babies, whether they were her own family or not. Other than cooking, she liked canning various foods. A longtime standing house rule after the kids were grown was stopping by on Sunday for coffee and most likely a big meal later in the day. She will be missed by many.
Mrs. Gump is survived by her children, Betty (Don) McQuiston of Meadville, Pa., Harold "Dean" (Patricia) Gump of Bronson, Terry (Jan) Gump of Sturgis and Gary (Maryanne) Gump of Burr Oak; her sons-in-law, George (Dee) Meek and Harley (Berth Colpetsir) Bercaw; 27 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; and 75-plus great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clarence; her daughters, Eunice Bercaw and Verda Meek; her sons, Robert, Ed and Roy Gump; her daughters-in-law, Cheryl, Marie, Mary and Sussie Gump; her brothers, Ora, Ray, Calvin, Harvey and Walter Metzger; her sisters, Daisy Patton, Glena Mae Chaney and Mary Maine; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be directed to Pleasant Hill Missionary Church. Online: www.dutcherfh.com.
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Max & Norine Barnes
April 7, 2016
We were so sorry to hear about Bernice. She was a special lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.
The Staff of Kolcz Funeral Home
April 5, 2016
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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